Looking gorgeous is not child’s play. It takes time and effort to attain the look of your favorite celebrity. With bone straight extension tresses cascading down your back, on occasion why not consider waves! To attain perfect wavy curls that are completely in sync with one another, using a triple barrel curling iron makes the process every simple and the end result – fabulous!
A triple barrel curling iron, also known as a “waver” is a styling tool that is used to create soft, beautiful waves. This device can be used for natural hair as well as hair that has been augmented with human hair extensions. The triple barrel curling iron creates a unique look that falls somewhere between the stiffly-straightened and tightly-curled hairstyles. Ladies looking for a “beachy” hairstyle may be interested in using this type of iron to create loose and bouncy curls.
Steps to “Waving” Your Hair with a Triple Barrel Curling Iron
Before using the iron, make sure you have fully dried your hair with a blow dryer in order to minimize frizz. Turn on the waver before you begin drying so as not to waste any time as you switch between the styling tools.
Remember, you can only use this heat styling tool when you are wearing human hair extensions. If you are choosing synthetic hair a triple barrel curling iron will melt the hair! Roller sets and non heat styling tools are better recommended for synthetic hair blends.
So, got your human hair extensions installed and ready to style your hair in gorgeous waves using the triple barrel curling iron? This is what you need to do:
Step One: Grasp a few inches of your hair in one hand while holding the triple barrel curling iron in the other.
Step Two: Keeping the iron open, slide your hair between the outer barrels and the immovable base of the iron. You should not have to twist the hair between the barrels; simply slide the hair between the barrels and clasp. Hold the iron about an inch away from the hair roots (getting too close can burn your scalp or reduce the volume at your roots, which will make your hair look flat).
Step Three: Close the iron on the section of hair. Wait for about 5 seconds (you may need to adjust this, depending on the heat and the thickness of your hair).
Step Four: Release the clamp, and move the iron a few inches down the same section of hair. The top part should now be wavy.
Step Five: Continue clamping and releasing the hair until you reach the bottom of the section. Then, repeat the steps with a new section of hair. Start from the root area and work your way down. You may want to use an additional product, such as a hairspray or gel, to “hold” the curls in place.
Using a three-barrel iron can be time-consuming, especially if you have long hair or extensions. If you want to attain the same look, consider either using an inexpensive crimping iron or braid your hair when wet and let it dry. Once you release your braids, you will have a very similar look. But if you opt to use the three-barrel iron, your hard work will likely pay off resulting in beautiful, beach wave curls!
